What do you get under Nijut Babu?
A monthly stipend by DBT for boys from economically weaker families in the first year of a degree or postgraduate course. Made a regular scheme in the 2026-27 budget.
Check the current monthly amount in the guideline at your college; it is not shown on the state pages we could open.
Who is eligible for Nijut Babu?
- Male students domiciled in Assam, enrolled as regular students in the first year of an undergraduate or postgraduate course in a government or provincialised institution.
- Family income below ₹4 lakh a year.
Also check:
- No arrears are paid for months before you were found eligible.
- You need a bank account in your own name, seeded with Aadhaar.
Documents needed for Nijut Babu
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How to apply for Nijut Babu
- Collect the form from your college or university when the window opens (August in 2026).
- Submit it with your documents, and complete the online application on the Assam SAMARTH student portal (assamshesp.samarth.edu.in).
How to check Nijut Babu status
- Ask your college scholarship cell whether your application was verified.
- Check your bank passbook or SMS for the DBT credit.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Nijut Babu?
Male students domiciled in Assam, enrolled as regular students in the first year of an undergraduate or postgraduate course in a government or provincialised institution. Family income below ₹4 lakh a year.
How much do I get under Nijut Babu?
A monthly stipend by DBT for boys from economically weaker families in the first year of a degree or postgraduate course. Made a regular scheme in the 2026-27 budget. Check the current monthly amount in the guideline at your college; it is not shown on the state pages we could open.
What documents do I need for Nijut Babu?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Education certificates (marksheets); Proof of admission or fee receipt; Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Nijut Babu?
Collect the form from your college or university when the window opens (August in 2026). Submit it with your documents, and complete the online application on the Assam SAMARTH student portal (assamshesp.samarth.edu.in). Official site: https://directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in/
How do I check Nijut Babu status?
Ask your college scholarship cell whether your application was verified. Check your bank passbook or SMS for the DBT credit.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Nijut Babu?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
- Governor's Address, Assam budget session 2026 (para 5.10.3)
- Directorate of Higher Education, Govt of Assam
- Assam Budget Speech 2026-27 (10 July 2026), para 42
- Gauhati University notification, 28 August 2026
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.